AUSTRALIANS with internet connection could soon have their web content automatically censored.

The restrictions are planned by the Federal Government to give greater protection to children from online pornography and violent websites.

So reports Lachlan Heywood in the Courier Mail. If this plan proceeds, the onus will be on the ISP to prevent users from accessing prohibited content. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will prepare a "blacklist" of unsuitable sites. Those wanting uncensored access to the web will have to contact their ISP and opt out.
This is a turnaround. The previous government had offered free internet filtering software for home computers. The default position was uncensored access.